What is the simplest reeving method?

• A. Reeving
• B. Mechanical Advantage
• C. Skip Reeving
• D. Voice Signals

Answer: (C)

Reeving is threading a rope through pulleys to lift or control a load, and the simplest approach is skip reeving. This method uses the fewest turns and the most direct rope path, which minimizes hardware, handling, and setup time. With fewer wraps and interactions, there’s less friction, fewer potential snag points, and quicker inspection and adjustment. It’s chosen when you don’t need extra mechanical advantage or when speed and simplicity are priority. The other terms describe a broader concept (reeving in general), the outcome (mechanical advantage), or something unrelated to rigging (voice signals), so they don’t identify the simplest rope-path method.